NotesIDTA SyllabusIn The Tango and Basic Principles, the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside is given with an Open Finish and the option of a Closed Finish. Otherwise it is the same as the one described in The Ballroom Technique.

The Open Finish/Closed FinishAs with the all figures that end with Closed Finish, an Open Finish may be substituted without changing the Precedes or Follows. The figures following an Open Finish are begun Outside Partner, but are otherwise unchanged. Exit BackwardsAs with all Open and Closed Finishes, the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside may be followed with Back Corté, Outside Swivel (Methods 1&2), orLF Rocks.

1-3 Open Reverse TurnThe Tango and Basic Principles lists 1-3 Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outsideas a possible entry for the Reverse Pivot. To our knowledge, there is no such option in the Ballroom Technique.

Video Example 1

Notes-3B shows the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside, ended with an Open Finish (QQSQQS).-3C shows the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside, ended in Closed Position (QQSQQS), into an alternate Promenade entry: PP from Closed Finish.

Video Example 2

NotesMarcus and Karen Hilton examine the Open Reverse Turn, Lady Outside featuring an Open Finish.